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Helpful Links
Raft Maine Association
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Whitewater Rafting
Welcome to Whitewater Rafting in Maine! Here you
will find helpful articles, river information and links to some very valuable
Maine rafting sites. On our resources page,
you will find lists of rafting companies eagerly awaiting your call. Keep
up-to-date with all the latest news and press
releases about the Maine rivers, rafting in general and decisions that may
effect Maine Rafting.
Maine has three major rivers that are currently used for whitewater rafting. We
would like to introduce them to you and tell you a little about each river and
its unique qualities.
KENNEBEC RIVER
- The rafting trip used by all major rafting
companies begins about 12 miles upstream from "The Forks" (confluence of the
Dead River and the Kennebec), at the Harris Station Dam on Indian Pond. The trip
takes you through the Kennebec Gorge and Class II, III, IV and V rapids. The
journey ends back at The Forks.
PENOBSCOT RIVER
- The exciting run on the Penobscot River begins
at the McKay Station below the dam at Ripogenus Lake. The first 2 miles are, to
many, the most exciting of the trip taking you through the Ripogenus Gorge and
some of the most challenging Class V whitewater you'll find anywhere. The next
12 miles involves Class III, IV and V rapids ending at the take-out at
Pockwockamus Falls.
DEAD RIVER
- The Dead River boasts the longest stretch of
continuous whitewater anywhere in the eastern United States - 16 miles! You
begin at Grand Falls and cover Class IV and V rapids that will keep you on your
toes most of the time, ending at The Forks.
Contents
News and Events
Resources/Outfitters
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For Water Release Information:
Kennebec River
1-800-557-3569
Lower Penobscot from
Ripogenus
1-207-723-2328
Dead River
1-800-557-3569
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